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4 days ago · Jug Handle State Natural Reserve is a special place. Few places on earth display a more complete record of ecological succession. Each of the five terraces represents one stage in a progression of successional environments. Jug Handle, then, is one of the few opportunities to interpret this aspect of the coastal spectrum of ecological ...
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Read our transparency report to learn more. Jughandle State Reserve is a jewel in California's crown. There are many features unique to this park and it is a testament to conservation efforts. There is a short trail to seal the headlands, coastal prairie, an amazing tree, and a spectacular beach.
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Jun 3, 2022 · California State Parks Mendocino District will be updating the trail markers and signs at Jug Handle State Natural Reserve (on HWY 1 just north of Caspar, CA). The reserve’s 2.5-mile Ecological Staircase Trail explores three wave-cut terraces formed by the continental glaciers, rising seas, and tectonic plates that built the Coast Range.
P.O. Box 440. Mendocino, California 95460. Phone: 707-937-5804. Jug Handle State Reserve is located on the Mendocino coast. The 769-acre park features a 2.5-mile self-guided nature trail called The Ecological Staircase which explores five wave-cut terraces formed by glacier, sea and tectonic activity that built the coast range.
The Reserve is located on the north coast of California about equal distance (five miles) between Fort Bragg and Mendocino in Mendocino County. Bisected by State Highway 1, the reserve stretches inland from the coast to Jackson State Forest, approximately three miles.
According to AllTrails.com, there are 5 running trails in Jug Handle State Natural Reserve and the most popular is The Ecological Staircase with an average 4.6 star rating from 736 community reviews. Jug Handle State Natural Reserve is located on the Mendocino coast.
It is located on California State Route 1 north of the village of Caspar, five miles (8 km) equidistant between the towns of Mendocino and Fort Bragg. The 776-acre (314 ha) park was established in 1976.
